Queen Victoria Building Sydney
The Queen Victoria Building is possibly the most beautiful shopping centre in the world.
The magnificent Queen Victoria Building, or QVB for short, is an architectural delight that should not be missed during you visit to Sydney. It is definitely one of the most beautiful shopping centres in the world and stunning to say the least. The QVB was completed in 1898 in the midst of a severe recession. The intricate Romanesque architecture topped with a centre dome required the employment many skilled craftsmen who would otherwise have been out of work during this difficult time.
When it first opened the QVB housed a concert hall, offices, warehouse space and shop space for many different services and tradespeople. Eventually the Concert Hall was replaced by the City Library and then, after a major retrofit in the 1930's, Sydney's City Council became the primary tenant.
The building gradually became run down again over the years and there was even some consideration of demolition. Fortunately, through a partnership agreement the building was painstakingly restored again between 1984 and 1986 followed by another refurbishing in 2009 for a total investment of $134 million.
The Queen Victoria Building now has many boutique shops and services throughout it's 4 levels. Outside the south end of the building the Bicentennial Plaza features a statue of Queen Victoria and the Royal Wishing Well which raises funds to benefit children who are deaf or blind.
There are many more interesting features and details in this incredible and beautifully detailed building - too many to mention here. This is one shopping centre where you may want to bring your camera.
Nearby attractions: Sydney Tower, Pitt Street Mall, Sydney Town Hall, Saint Andrew's Cathedral and Hyde Park.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoCurrently Closed
Hours This Week:- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Address: 455 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone: (02) 9265 6800
Official Website: Queen Victoria Building Sydney
Directions
| Train Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Light Rail | Capitol Square | 12 minutes |
| T1, T2, T3 or T4 | Town Hall | 1 minute |
| T2 or T3 | St. James | 3 minutes |
How to get to Queen Victoria Building Sydney by Train
By Light Rail: Exit at Capitol Square and go right (north) on George Street.
By Train:Town Hall Station has a direct underground passage to the QVB (1 minute) or Exit St. James Station onto Elizabeth Street and cross over and continue west on Market Street (3 minutes).
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Reviews
Rated out of 5
Architecturally beautiful building with interesting features and characteristics both inside and out. Plenty of natural light pouring in to give it a spacious and open feel. Having said that, I would not necessarily come here for the shopping given the commonly found commercial brands that are here.
Andy Ng - 6 days ago
Architecturally beautiful building with interesting features and characteristics both inside and out. Plenty of natural light pouring in to give it a spacious and open feel. Having said that, I would not necessarily come here for the shopping given the commonly found commercial brands that are here.
Cafes. High teas, bags, watches, designers clothes and rare pink argyle diamonds. Plenty of antiques and gifts ideas. Bathrooms at each ends of the building, as well as lifts. So many cafes to choose each offering food and drinks. Perfect for meeting place, resting or sit around chatting with friends. The middle section has huge piano that anyone can play and the sounds echoes beautifully. During festive seasons huge display in the middle empty ground to roof, like Christmas tree or floral display.
Cheap Eats Holidays Banyen Guo - 10 days ago
Cafes. High teas, bags, watches, designers clothes and rare pink argyle diamonds. Plenty of antiques and gifts ideas. Bathrooms at each ends of the building, as well as lifts. So many cafes to choose each offering food and drinks. Perfect for meeting place, resting or sit around chatting with friends. The middle section has huge piano that anyone can play and the sounds echoes beautifully. During festive seasons huge display in the middle empty ground to roof, like Christmas tree or floral display.
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Beautiful arches and stained glass windows inside the Queen Victoria Building cc licensed photo by Cliffano 
Amazing interior of the Queen Victoria Building cc licensed photo by eGuide Travel -
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Queen Victoria Building elevated view from the north east cc licensed photo by andrewharvey4 -
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Christmas tree at Queen Victoria Building cc licensed photo by vijay_chennupati
